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Who will take out the 2019 JJ Giltinan 18′ Skiff Championship?
After losing the title to the red-hot New Zealand Honda Marine team in 2018, the local Australian fleet has been strengthened, but they will all have to produce their…
2018 Young 88 Owners Championship
The weekend before last, I was invited to race on War Machine in the Young 88 Owners Championship. The Thursday prior to the Champs was sprint racing, and it was
Our PIC Coastal Classic
The PIC Insurance Brokers Coastal Classic is a Kiwi icon. A tradition. The kiwi way and a right of passage for yachties around the country. For the Live Sail Die
Boy Racers on Foils
Forget fast cars and boy racers, foiling is way cooler than any of that carry on. If you’re a 20 something living in Auckland, and you sail, then at every
Yamaha Wins!
After 10 races on the Waitemata Harbour for the annual Maersk Line 18′ Skiff ANZAC Championship, Yamaha has come out as the clear winner. David McDiarmid, Matt Stevens and Brad
Video: Gold Cup Series Race 3
We had a bit of fun on the water this morning for the third race of the Gold Cup Series hosted by Royal Akarana Yacht Club. Great to see so
“Piedy Play Time”
Ok so there were six boats entered and only four of them managed to get their “a” into “g” to actually last the day, but regardless, there was some pretty
Solo IQ Round Rangi Race
The winter chills have started to set in because at 7am this morning, I was cold. Lucky I have an awesome Zhik Hoodie and Jacket to wear, which kept me
Freshwater Champs at Lake Pupuke
Well I had a grand old time at the Freshwater Champs at Lake Pupuke over the weekend of the 8-9th April 2017. This was my first official Laser regatta in
thetourdefizz
The 18′ Skiff International Regatta gets underway on the 31st August, and the Kiwi Auckland Skiff League is ready to do battle. And they are also ready to break the
Kiwi’s & Germans lead after first Red Bull Youth AC selection series
The first of two selection series for the Red Bull Youth America’s Cup drew to a close today with the teams from New Zealand, Full Metal Jacket Racing, and…
“It’s like a little toy,” Nathan Outteridge on the AC40
“The AC40 is such a cool little boat to sail and I know most people think 40 foot is not that small, but in comparison to the 75, it’s like a little toy. It’s nimble, it’s light, it’s very responsive and it requires a high level of concentration.” said helmsman Nathan Outteridge
Waiuku Yacht Club needs your help!
Our friends at Waiuku Yacht Club, a small club just north of Auckland, need some help to raise $2,100 to go towards some new team racing sails for their…
LIVE from the 12′ Skiff NZL Championship
Introducing Ellie Copeland to the LSD Team! Ellie is a 49erFX sailor and Engineering student who has a passion for sailing, just like the rest of us! Ellie will be
Youth America’s Cup Announced
A reinvigorated Youth America’s Cup regatta is announced today which will be raced in a brand new class of foiling mono-hull, the AC9F, in 2020 and 2021. The…
RNZYS Club Marine Series – Wednesday 10th October 2018
It was a glamour day in Auckland which meant it was an even better afternoon to go for a Wednesday night race! Check out this cheeky little video we created
What the experts say about sailing conditions for the 40th PIC Coastal Classic
The PIC Coastal Classic, the world-famous yacht race from Auckland to Russell, starts on Friday 21 October and marks the start of the summer sailing season. Three weeks out from race day it’s officially time to start speculating on what the weather will bring.
Ichi Ban, Disko Trooper and URM take wins in thrilling Bird Island Race sprint
Strong winds sparked an exciting sprint in the 2021/22 Audi Centre Sydney Blue Water Pointscore’s Bird Island Race, with Ichi Ban, Disko Trooper_Contender Sailcloth and URM all taking away wins.
Burling and Tuke make a splash at 49er world championships
Peter Burling and Blair Tuke were about 400m away from the perfect start to the Hyundai 49er, 49erFX and Nacra 17 world championships today but a capsize close to the
Suddenly in Charge
ATTENTION LADIES… There are still spaces available for our ‘Suddenly in Charge’ course held at Bucklands Beach Yacht Club next Tuesday. An enjoyable and interactive evening for the ladies covering
